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Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

Jann Wenner, co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the board of directors after making comments that were seen as denigrating Black and female musicians.
Wenner's comments sparked controversy, with him implying that Black and female artists did not measure up to the historical standard of rock 'n' roll. He suggested adding artists who may not meet the same standard just to avoid criticism.
Wenner's remarks disregarded the contributions of influential Black artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield, devaluing their talent and impact. His removal from the board signifies a stand against such discriminatory views in the music industry.

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Times of India

Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation's board of directors, Rolling Stone magazine co-founder apologises

Jann Wenner has been removed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation from its board of directors. Wenner played a pivotal role in establishing the organization back in 1983.

3 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board

Wenner’s removal came after an interview with the New York Times in which he made comments that were seen as denigrating to black and female musiciansJann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and was a co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as denigrating to black and female musicians.“Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors …

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians.

3 months ago·Canada

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Reuters

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board

Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Jann Wenner was removed from his position on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's board of directors after comments he made about Black and female artists that were widely criticized, the hall said in a statement.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder Dropped From Rock Hall Of Fame Board

The cofounder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, has been ousted from his seat on the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation for comments blasted as racist and sexist.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

NEW YORK (AP) — Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's

3 months ago·United States

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